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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.26, 10,096.42 and 3,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.26, 10,096.42 and 3,959.08 is: 5,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.26 : 10,096.42 = 3,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.26/10,096.42 = 3,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.26x = 10,096.42 × 3,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.26x = 39,972,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,972,534.49/7,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,463.52

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